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Auditions for the 2007-2008 season are September 22, 2007 in the Choir Room at Calvary Church of Santa Ana (1010 N. Tustin Ave.) between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. String players in grades 3-8 who study privately are eligible to audition. 

 

Students who would like to be accepted as a member of Prelude String Orchestra should be prepared to play the following:

 
          solo piece from (or equivalent to) Suzuki book 2-4

sight read music in the keys of F, C, G, and D

2-octave scale in the key of student’s choice  

 

Students who would like to be accepted as a member of Prelude Chamber Strings should be prepared to play the following:

 

solo piece from (or equivalent to) Suzuki book 4 and up

sight read music in the keys of E flat, B flat, F, C, G, D, and A

3-octave scale in the key of student’s choice 

 

Acceptance and Orchestra placement:  will be determined by the Conductor and Executive Director based on technical and musical proficiency demonstrated at the audition.  Children in grades 3-8 will be considered for both orchestras.  Performing a particular piece or scale does not guarantee placement in either Prelude String Orchestra or Prelude Chamber Strings.   

Information:  please call (714) 973-0906 or e-mail director@preludestrings.org    

 

Audition appointment:  please call (714) 973-0906 or e-mail director@preludestrings.org between September 1-21.  Audition appointments will not be made prior to September 1st.  

Rehearsals:  Saturday mornings at Calvary Church of Santa Ana September 29-April 26 (No rehearsals in December)

 

 

Tuition:  $300
Concerts:  There will be 3 formal performances.  PCS will also perform at Disneyland and in a combined concert with the Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings.  For information about the Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings go to www.pacificsymphony.org. 
Field Trip:  PSO & PCS will attend a concert at the Performing Arts Center in Cerritos.  Tickets for orchestra members will be covered by the tuition.
Scholarships:  There are a few ½ tuition scholarships available.  Contact Annette Brower for information.

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PSO/PCS are sponsored by the Suzuki Music Association of California-Los Angeles Branch/Orange County Chapter